The Netherlands leads Europe in self-propelled vessel carrying capacity with 7.62 million metric tons. In 2023, the Netherlands saw a decline of 2.63%, whereas Russia experienced a moderate increase of 0.64%. Germany and France have smaller capacities of 1.75 and 0.635 million metric tons, respectively, with Germany decreasing by 0.51% and France slightly increasing by 0.095%. Eastern European countries like Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria show positive growth, with Romania leading increases at 2.26%. In contrast, Slovakia and Lithuania encounter substantial declines, with Slovakia dropping by 17.27% and Lithuania by 12.94%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Expansion in Eastern Europe driven by Romania's growth.
- Potential recovery in declining countries like Slovakia and Lithuania.
- Sustained capacity leadership by the Netherlands, despite a recent decline.
- Russia's stable growth might influence nearby regions in capacity enhancement.
Top countries in Total Carrying Capacity of Self-Propelled Vessels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 7,620 | 2023 | -0.83% | -2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 2,600 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,750 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 635 | 2023 | -0.31% | +0.095% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 180 | 2023 | +2.27% | +2.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 71.49 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 57.4 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 37.25 | 2023 | -0.21% | -1.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 27 | 2023 | +3.85% | +5.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 18 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
